| Latin Name : Foeniculum vulgare |
| Chinese Name : Hui hsiang |
| Botany : A perennial, aromatic plant, which grows up to 1-2 metres with small, delicate leaves and yellow petals, grey-brown seeds, and with a similar scent to aniseed.It has 8 mm long, furrowed schizocarp. |
| Found in: The middle East, Southern Africa and Southern Europe. |
| Parts of the plant used : The fruits |
| The relevant organs: Liver, Kidneys, spleen and stomach |
| Energy : Warm |
| Flavour: Spicy |
| Effects:In traditional Chinese medicine, Fennel strengthens the stomach energy, warms the kidney energy and has a balancing effect on energy. |
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